In 2022, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS players lived through countless tense firefights, clutch moments, and skillful plays that deserved more than a fleeting memory. To honor those moments, KRAFTON created a dedicated 2022 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Recap space where players could revisit their milestones, achievements, and amusing statistics from the battlegrounds. It was a digital scrapbook for a year of battle royale chaos, and it gave the community a chance to compare stories, celebrate progress, and even earn a special reward.

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The recap was not just a stat sheet. It was a conversation starter. Players could jump on the hype train, share their coolest numbers with the rest of the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS crowd, and get a shot at the coolest PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS merch. The campaign turned ordinary match data into bragging rights, and it reminded everyone that every drop, every rotation, and every final circle contributed to a larger story.

How Players Joined the Celebration

To participate, players followed a simple but specific process. First, they visited the 2022 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Recap space and downloaded a screenshot file of their personal stats. Then they uploaded that screenshot to a social media account on one of the supported platforms. The official instructions listed regional platforms, including familiar networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, among others.

Along with the screenshot, players had to include three key pieces of information:

  • Their PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS in-game nickname

  • Their platform, such as Steam, Xbox, or another supported system

  • The required hashtags: #PUBG #my2022 plus a region code, for example #PUBG #my2022KR

They also needed to add their regional hashtag from the official table. That extra tag helped organizers sort entries by territory and keep the event fair across regions. For platforms that did not support vertical-format images, players had to edit their screenshots so their IGN and platform remained visible. That visibility was mandatory for anyone hoping to become a candidate for the PUBG merch goods nomination.

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Event Schedule and Winners

The event window was tight, and entries only counted if they were shared during the official dates. The schedule was published in multiple time zones so players around the world could mark their calendars.

Time Zone Event Period
PST January 15, 4 PM – January 29, 4 PM
CET January 16, 1 AM – January 30, 1 AM
KST January 16, 9 AM – January 30, 9 AM

A total of 22 winners were selected randomly. The winners were announced in a separate notice on February 15th. Both the event dates and the winner announcement schedule were subject to change, with updates promised if anything shifted. Winners received a separate reward guide sent to the email connected to their Krafton ID. That ID was essential because it was also required to view the 2022 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS history.

Important Rules Players Needed to Know

The recap promotion came with a clear set of conditions designed to protect the integrity of the event. A single PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS account could participate only once. Recap history was available only for accounts that contained PUBG match history from 2022, so brand-new accounts or those without that year's data could not generate a valid recap. Only entries submitted through the provided platforms were eligible.

Social media posts had to remain public, with no viewer restrictions, during the event period and until rewards were granted. Participants who submitted screenshots or videos that were not their own faced immediate disqualification, and rewards could be withdrawn even after they were received. Players were also advised not to change their PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS nickname after participating, because doing so could create difficulties during the reward-granting process.

KRAFTON also noted that submitted screenshots and videos could be used on official KRAFTON and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS channels. Winners' announcements on the official homepage and community pages might include social media links, nicknames, or content. The company could use winners' screenshots and videos for promotional purposes and transform them freely during that process. Information about players was collected, stored, and used to operate the promotion, with more details available in the official privacy policy.

Why the 2022 Recap Still Matters in 2026

By 2026, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has continued to evolve, but the 2022 Recap remains a memorable example of how the game celebrates its community. Annual recaps have become a tradition for many live-service titles, yet PUBG's version stood out because it mixed personal statistics with a social sharing challenge and real-world merch rewards. It gave players a reason to look back at their own journey, not just their rank or kill count.

The campaign also showed how much value players place on their match history. A single number, such as total matches, wins, or most-used weapon, could spark a story about a late-night squad wipe or a solo comeback. In 2026, that same nostalgia drives players to revisit old clips, compare seasonal progress, and wait for the next official recap-style event. While the original 2022 promotion has ended, its blueprint still influences how PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS honors player milestones today.

Finally, the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS team thanked all players for making 2022 an incredible year and for being part of the community. The message teased tons of exciting updates for the year ahead and invited everyone to sit tight and get ready for the 2023 journey. Looking back from 2026, that optimism feels familiar: the battlegrounds keep changing, but the community's shared memories remain at the center of the experience.